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Sunil Kumar Prajapati

Publications (27)

Effect of Organic and Inorganic Plant Growth Promoters on Yield Attribute, Yield and Economics of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Varieties

Sunil Kumar Prajapati, V. K. Verma, Gurwaan Singh, Shivendra Singh, Shikhar Verma, Bimlesh Kumar Prajapati & Pooja Kumari · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2022

The field experiment was carried out during Rabi season of 2021-22 at “Students’ Instructional Farm” of Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur. The experiment included two factors, viz. timely shown wheat varieties, V1-DBW-187, V2-K-1006, and V3-K-6...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i232606

Bacterial Stalk Rot (Dickeya zeae) and Its Impact on Maize: The Emerging Silent Invader

Shivani Jha & Sunil Kumar Prajapati · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2024

Bacterial stalk rot caused by Dickeya zeae has emerged as significant threat to maize production globally. This pathogen previously known as Erwinia chrysanthemi pv zeae, is very notorious for its ability to cause severe yield losses, sometimes upto 98.8% depending on the climati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i123191

Effect of Different Doses of Herbicides on Growth and Yield in Maize (Zea mays L.)

Shivendra Singh, Ram Ashish Yadav, Sunil Kumar Prajapati, Pradeep Kumar, Parthik Gangwar, Prashun Sachan & Naushad Khan · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2024

A field experiment was conducted at Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur during Kharif season of 2021, to evaluate effect of different doses of Mesotrione 2.27% w/w + Atrazine 22.7% w/w SC on growth and yield of maize (Zea mays L.). The experiment...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i52402

Impact of Different Doses of Herbicides on Weed Density and Weed Control Efficiency in Maize

Shivendra Singh, Ram Ashish Yadav, Sunil Kumar Prajapati, Pradeep Kumar, Praveen Kumar Yadav, Naushad Khan & Prashun Sachan · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

A field experiment was conducted at Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur during Kharif season of 2021. To evaluate the effect of different doses of Mesotrione 2.27% w/w + Atrazine 22.7% w/w SC on growth and yield of maize (Zea mays L.). The experi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i54539

Study of the Most Suitable Combination of Intercropping Systems of Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) with Chickpea, Lentil, Linseed and Field Pea

Pradeep Kumar, M. Z. Siddiqui, Sunil Kumar Prajapati, Shivendra Singh, Adesh Kumar & Deepak Kumar Rawat · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

Abstract: Intercropping system enhances crop productivity and profitability by growing different species together on the same piece of land in distinct row combinations. Hence, a field experiment was conducted to study the most suitable combination of mustard based intercropping...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113557

The Effect of Diverse Intercropping System on Growth Indices, Yield and Profitability of Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea L.): Variety Azad Mahak

Pradeep Kumar, M. Z. Siddiqui, Sunil Kumar Prajapati, Shivendra Singh, Gurwaan Singh & Deepak Kumar Rawat · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Intercropping enhances crop yield and quality by growing different crop species together on the same piece of land in distinct row combinations. Hence, a field experiment was conducted to study the suitable combination of mustard based intercropping with different crops at studen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i224120

Enhancing Growth and Yield of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Varieties through Foliar Application of Micronutrients under Field Condition

Deepak Kumar Rawat, C. B. Verma, Sunil Kumar Prajapati, Janki Prasad, Pushpendra Kumar, Bimlesh Kumar Prajapati & Budhesh Pratap Singh · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

Extensively, it is imperative to address the pervasive issue of nutrient deficiencies among humans and animals in numerous underdeveloped regions. To tackle this challenge, a field experiment was conducted to investigate the impact of foliar applications of Zinc, Boron, and Iron...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i102975

Effect of Date of Sowing on Yield Attribute, Yield and Profitability of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Varieties in Central Plain Zone of Uttar Pradesh, India

Pooja Kumari, Sanjeev Kumar, Sunil Kumar Prajapati, Shivendra Singh, Shivam Verma, Bimlesh Kumar Prajapati & Shikhar Verma · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2022

To investigate the Effect of Date of Sowing and Wheat varieties on Yield Attributes, Yield and the profitability of wheat. A field experiment was conducted at the Students’ Instructional Farm of Agronomy, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, Utte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i121582

Weed Dynamics and Productivity of Fodder Sorghum as Influenced by Intercropping and Herbicidal Weed Management Strategies under Semi-Arid Agro-ecology

Diksha Sharma, Jagdish Choudhary, Rupam Bharti & Sunil Kumar Prajapati · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Sorghum, known for its resilience and adaptability to various climates as a cereal crop, has also become important as a fodder crop due to its broad adaptability. However, it remains highly vulnerable to numerous weed species. In order to manage weeds, field experiment was design...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55479

Study of Physico-chemical and Nutrient Status of the Soil in Chiraigaon Block, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh, India

Anand Kumar Diwakar, Janardan Yadav, Kuldeep Patel, Sunil Kumar Prajapati, V. J. Vandana & Ram Lakhan Soni · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

A study was conducted to evaluate the soil fertility and their quality parameters of Chiraigaon Block of Varanasi district Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) which is located at Latitude 25.3°N, and Longitude is 82.9°E and at elevation of 81m above mean sea level (AMSL) in the centre of Gangat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i62841

Effect of Intercropping and Herbicide-Based Weed Management Strategies on Growth, Nutrient Uptake, Productivity and Profitability of Fodder Sorghum

Diksha Sharma, Jagdish Choudhary, Rupam Bharti, Anshul Sharma & Sunil Kumar Prajapati · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

Sorghum is a highly climate-resilient crop with strong potential as a fodder source, but its productivity is severely affected by weed infestation. To study this, a field experiment was conducted during the Kharif season of 2021–2022 at the Instructional Farm, Rajasthan College o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i52344

Standardizing a Method for Apical Rooted Cutting (ARC) Technology in Potato Seed Production for Indian Agriculture

Yogesh Babanrao Lahane, Krishnananda Pralhad Ingle, Ravi Chandrabhan Nirmal, Priyanka Ingle, Sunil Kumar Prajapati & Ravindranath Reddy · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2025

Apical rooted cuttings (ARC) present a groundbreaking solution to India's persistent challenges in potato seed production, offering a decentralized and cost-effective alternative to traditional methods. Currently, potato seed production in India is heavily centralized in the nort...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i33323

Marketing and Supply Chain Analysis of Mushroom Production in Udham Singh Nagar District of Uttarakhand, India

Parth Biswas, Chandra Dev, Sanket D Chavan, Sk Asraful Ali & Sunil Kumar Prajapati · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2024

The present study was designed with the prominent objective to evaluate marketing cost, margin, and efficiency. Samples of 60 mushroom growers were surveyed from two blocks of Udham Singh Nagar district. Based on the production, respondents were grouped into three categories viz....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i123188

Studies on the Effect of Chemical Weed Management on Growth Indices, Yield and Quality of Irrigated Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

Ananya Gairola, Satish Kumar, Pawan Kumar, Jyoti, Sunil Kumar Prajapati & Vipin Kumar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

Chickpea, characterized by its short stature and slow initial growth, is highly susceptible to a wide range of weed species. The field experiment was designed during the Rabi season of 2021-22 at Agronomy Research Farm, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i24387

Evaluation of the Impact of Herbicidal Weed Management Practices on Weed Density, Yield Attributes and Yield of Irrigated Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

Ananya Gairola, Satish Kumar, Pawan Kumar, Jyoti, Sunil Kumar Prajapati & Vipin Kumar · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

In the Rabi season of 2021-22, an experiment was conducted at the Agronomy Research Farm of CCS Haryana Agricultural University in Hisar. The aim was to examine how herbicidal weed management affects irrigated chickpea. The experiment was laid out in Randomised Block Design (RBD)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113595

Study of Physio-chemical Properties of Soil in Various Land Use Systems of Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India

V. J. Vandana, A. M. latare, Kuldeep Patel, Anand Kumar Diwakar, Sunil Kumar Prajapati, Dhruvendra Singh Sachan & Ram Lakhan Soni · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

A study was carried out to evaluate the impact of various land use systems on the physiochemical characteristics of the soil of Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. The samples were collected from various land use systems (normally cultivated land, plantation, forest, fruit and vege...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i112959

Effect of Plant Growth Regulators on the Morphology, Flowering, Maturity, Yield Attributes, and Yield of Lentil (Lens culinaris L. Medik.)

Janki Prasad, D.K. Tripathi, Deepak Kumar Rawat, Manoj Kumar, Sunil Kumar Prajapati & Bimlesh Kumar Prajapati · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

Comprehensively, nutrient deficiencies in humans and animals are a quiet epidemic in many underdeveloped nations. Nutrient deficiencies in humans and animals are a global problem in most developing countries. Lentil is one of the most important and nutritious Rabi pulse in India....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i61798

Response of Different Levels of Salicylic Acid on Growth Characteristics, Chlorophyll Content, Yield Attributes and Yield of Black Gram (Vigna mungo L.) under Rainfed Condition

Deepak Kumar Rawat, M. A. Khan, Amit Kumar, Janki Prasad, Sunil Kumar Prajapati & Bimlesh Kumar Prajapati · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

To study the response of different levels of salicylic acid on growth characteristics, chlorophyll intensity, yields attributes and yield of black gram (Vigna mungo L.) under rainfed conditions. The field experiment was conducted at Department of Crop Physiology, Chandra Shekhar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i31703

Integrated Nutrient Management to increase Productivity and Profitability in Dual Purpose Oat (Avena sativa L.)

. Suryabhan, R. S. Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Akhilesh Kumar Prajapati, Sunil Kumar Prajapati, Kuldeep Patel & Shikhar Verma · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2022

Field experiments were carried out to Study the Integrated Nutrient Management to increase Productivity and Profitability in Dual Purpose Oat (Avena sativa L.) at Genetics and Plant Breeding Research Farm, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i242654

Assessment of Genotypic Variability in Grain Quality and Physiological Traits of White Oat (Avena sativa L.) Genotypes

Deepak Singh Patel, R. P Singh, Deepa Patel, Kishan Kumar Patel, Bishnupriya Borkakoty & Sunil Kumar Prajapati · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2025

White oats are nutritionally valuable due to their high-quality protein, dietary fiber, and beneficial fats, along with notable beta-glucan content that supports cardiovascular and digestive health. A laboratory experiment was conducted in the Department of Agricultural Biochemis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i51713

The Response of Micronutrients on Crop Growth Indices, Chlorophyll Content, Relative Water Content and Yield of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Varieties

Puspendra Kumar, Kumar , Puspendra, Prajapati , Sunil Kumar, C. B. Verma, Janki Prasad, Sunil Kumar Prajapati, Verma , C. B., Prajapati , Bimlesh Kumar, Bimlesh Kumar Prajapati, Prasad , Janki, Deepak Kumar Rawat & Rawat , Deepak Kumar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2023

Chickpeas are prized legume crops that are frequently eaten in developing countries. Hence, a field experiment was conducted to study the Impact of Foliar Applied Zinc, Boron and Iron on plant Growth, Chlorophyll content, Yield attributes and Yield of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i183392

Effect of Row Ratio and Planting Methods on Growth, Water Use Efficiency, Yield and Economics of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and Mentha (Mentha arvensis L.)

Awanish Kumar, Sarvesh Kumar, Pradeep Kumar, Sanjay Yadav, Utkarsh Singh & Sunil Kumar Prajapati · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

This study examines the intercropping system of wheat and mentha involves the simultaneous cultivation of two or more crops on the same piece of land for higher land productivity.  Japanese mint, a member of the Lamiaceae family, has a potent essential oil. Oil extracted from the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i82198

Effect of FYM, Phosphorus and PSB on Growth, Yield Attributes, Yield and Economics of Kharif Green Gram (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek)

Gaurav Kumar Singh, D. D. Yadav, M. Z. Siddiqui, Jitendra Kumar, Vishram Singh, Sunil Kumar Prajapati, Chhote Lal, Anshul Singh & Shikhar Verma · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2022

A field experiment was carried out during Kharif 2020 and 2021 at Kanpur,  India  to find out the effect of FYM, phosphorus and PSB on growth and yield of  Green gram variety Shweta. There were twenty treatment combinations of 4 levels of  FYM t ha-1: control (F0), 1.0 t (F1), 2....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i121575

Effect of Different Levels of Arbuscular Mycorrhiza and Phosphorus on Productivity and Profitability of Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)

Bimlesh Kumar Prajapati, Kaushal Kumar, Munish Kumar, Deepak Kumar Rawat, Yogesh Kumar, Gaurav Pratap Singh, Pradeep Kumar & Sunil Kumar Prajapati · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2022

A field experiment was carried out at Soil Conservation and Water Management Farm of Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur during rabi season, in 2019-20 to study the effect of different levels of Arbuscular Mycorrhiza (AM) and phosphorus on yield...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i242652

Evaluation of Nano-Zn, Inorganic, and Organic Nutrient Management Strategies and Their Effects on Growth Indices in Kharif Maize (Zea mays L.)

Shikhar Verma, D. D. Yadav, V. K. Verma, M. Z. Siddiqui, Ravindra Kumar, Sarvesh Kumar, Shravan Kumar Maurya, Mandeep Kumar & Sunil Kumar Prajapati · Archives of Current Research International · 2024

The investigation was carried out during the Kharif seasons of 2022 and 2023 at the Students' Instructional Farm, Department of Agronomy, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur. To assess the impact of various nutrient management strategies, inclu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2024/v24i9899

Effect of FYM, Phosphorus and PSB on Growth, Yield Attributes, Quality, Nutrient Content (%) and Uptake by Kharif Green Gram [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek]

Gaurav Kumar Singh, D. D. Yadav, V. K. Verma, Jitendra Kumar, Shikhar Verma, Chhote Lal, Ram Pyare, Vishram Singh, Rishabh Singh Chandel & Sunil Kumar Prajapati · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2022

This experiment was carried out for two consecutive years (2020 and 2021) during Kharif season at Student’s Instructional Farm (SIF) of Department of Agronomy, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India to assess the effect of Fa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2022/v34i242687

Climate Smart Irrigation Practices for Improving Water Productivity in India: A Comprehensive Review

Sandeep Kumar, Arvind Yadav, Avaneesh Kumar, Mohammad Hasanain, Kripa Shankar, Shyam Karan, Satyam Rawat, Alok Sinha, Vipin Kumar, Ananaya Gairola, Sunil Kumar Prajapati & Parmeswar Dayal · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

India, supporting 17% of the global population, from limited land (2.4% of the world's total) and freshwater resources (4%), faces severe water scarcity issues. The country experiences heightened challenges due to a monsoon climate leading to floods and droughts. Irrigation effic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i123689